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2027: On Arise TV, Akwara Advocates Split of Ngor Okpala into Three Councils

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By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — Federal House of Representatives hopeful for Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency, Barr. Patrice Eberechukwu Akwara, has renewed calls for the creation of three additional local councils from the present Ngor Okpala Local Government Area, insisting that decentralizing governance remains essential to effective grassroots development and equitable distribution of democratic dividends. Speaking as a guest on Arise TV, the legal practitioner and emerging political voice described Ngor Okpala as one of the largest local government areas in Nigeria in terms of population and landmass, arguing that the existing administrative structure can no longer adequately address the developmental needs of the people. According to Barr. Akwara, the continued concentration of governance within a single local government system has created administrative bottlenecks, slowed infrastructure expansion, and weakened the reach of government presence across rural co...
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Offa/Oyun/Edu/Ofelodun 2027: Asiwaju Mashood Shittu Commends NDC Ideology, Pledges Grassroots-Driven Representation

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By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — Asiwaju Mashood Shittu, a House of Representatives aspirant for Offa/Oyun/Edu/Ofelodun Federal Constituency under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has described the party’s ideological mantra of “A New Nigeria is Possible” as a timely political reawakening and a significant step toward redefining governance values across the country. Speaking during the NDC screening exercise in Abuja, Shittu commended the leadership of the party for what he described as a transparent, structured, and credibility-driven process, noting that the exercise—from the purchase of nomination forms to the screening stage—reflects a strengthening of internal democracy and renewed institutional confidence within the party architecture. He stated that the orderly conduct of the screening process demonstrates the NDC’s commitment to rebuilding trust in political leadership, adding that the consistency of its internal mechanisms sends a strong signal of preparedness for re...
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Zamfara North 2027: NDC Senate Aspirant Jibril Shehu Mustapha Advocates Youth Empowerment and Grassroots Development Agenda

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By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA— The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Senate aspirant for Zamfara North Senatorial District, Jibril Shehu Mustapha , has intensified his political engagements across the senatorial axis, calling for a comprehensive policy shift anchored on youth empowerment, grassroots development, and inclusive governance as critical drivers of sustainable socio-economic transformation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during the screening exercise in Abuja, held at Bon Hotel, and in a strategic engagement with party stakeholders and press men, Mustapha expressed deep concern over what he described as the widening socio-economic disconnect between governance structures and the youth population, noting that a significant number of young people across the district remain excluded from meaningful economic participation, empowerment frameworks, and decision-making processes within the broader democratic architecture. He emphasized that his senatorial a...
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Akwanga/Nasarawa Eggon 2027: NDC Aspirant Hon. Mary Enwongulu Reaffirms People-Centered Representation

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By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — Akwanga/Nasarawa Eggon Federal Constituency aspirant under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Hon. Mary Enwongulu, has reaffirmed her commitment to people-centered representation and participatory governance during the party’s screening exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections. The former Minority Leader reiterated that her political philosophy remains deeply rooted in grassroots accountability, inclusive leadership, and developmental representation, stressing that her legislative experience has consistently been anchored on delivering tangible dividends of democracy to her constituents. Hon. Enwongulu noted that her aspiration is driven by a renewed commitment to expand constituency development, strengthen social welfare interventions, and ensure that federal representation translates into measurable impact for communities across Akwanga and Nasarawa Eggon. She further expressed confidence in the ongoing internal democratic process...
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Akwa Ibom North East 2027: Ambassador Dr. Princess Victoria Ibokette, Emerging Voice of a New Political Era

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 By Genesis Ogiri UYO — As political realignments and grassroots consultations gradually intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, Ambassador Dr. Princess Victoria Ibokette is steadily gaining recognition across Akwa Ibom North East Senatorial District as one of the emerging voices redefining the language of contemporary politics through people-oriented leadership, social inclusion, and developmental advocacy. Positioning herself within the growing national conversation for accountable governance and transformative representation, the senatorial hopeful under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has continued to attract attention from political observers, civic stakeholders, youth groups, and women-based organizations who describe her entrance into the political arena as symbolic of a “new political awakening” within the Uyo Senatorial District. In her evolving political manifesto themed “A New Voice. A Stronger Future,” the senatorial hopeful emph...
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2027 Elections: Esirigwe OKey Vows To Restore Grassroots Voice in Enugu North Senate Bid

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By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — Prominent oil and gas entrepreneur and senatorial aspirant for Enugu North Senatorial District under the platform of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC), Dr. Okey Ezirigwe, has declared that the persistent failure of Nigeria’s political and governance system compelled him to join the race for the Senate ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dr. Ezirigwe made the declaration while speaking with journalists during the ongoing National Assembly screening exercise of the party held at the prestigious BON Hotel Abuja, where aspirants across the federation gathered for strategic consultations and screening engagements. The Enugu North senatorial hopeful, whose professional background spans the oil and gas sector, stated that his transition into active politics was inspired by the urgent need for competent leadership capable of bridging the widening gap between governance and the realities confronting ordinary Nigerians. According to him, years of insti...
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Enugu North/South 2027: Nelson Maduka Unveils Vision of Progressive Representation, Vows Selfless Service

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 By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — The political atmosphere surrounding the 2027 electoral cycle in Enugu State gathered renewed momentum on Friday as Nelson Maduka, aspirant for the Enugu North/South Federal Constituency seat, formally projected his legislative vision anchored on selfless service, people-oriented governance, and progressive representation. Maduka made the declaration while addressing journalists during the ongoing National Assembly screening exercise organized by the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) at the prestigious BON Hotel Abuja, where frontline aspirants across the federation converged for strategic consultations and party assessment processes ahead of the 2027 general elections. The atmosphere at the venue reflected growing political anticipation as party stakeholders, observers, policy strategists, and aspirants engaged in high-level interactions aimed at redefining the ideological direction and leadership architecture of the emerging political movem...
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